Daisetsuzan National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in May.

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Furano Asahikawa Biei Higashikawa

Thinking about venturing to Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Daisetsuzan National Park in May

Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. May in Daisetsuzan National Park generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Kamikawa to 18°C (64°F) in Asahikawa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Asahikawa and 4°C (39°F) in Kamikawa.

For a closer look at conditions across Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Asahikawa with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Kamikawa with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Daisetsuzan National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Daisetsuzan National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Furano)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Daisetsuzan National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Daisetsuzan National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

Temperature range in Daisetsuzan National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Daisetsuzan National Park (May)

Furano

In May Furano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Furano →

Asahikawa

In May Asahikawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
188 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Asahikawa →

Biei

In May Biei generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Biei →

Higashikawa

In May Higashikawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
188 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Higashikawa →

Kamikawa

In May Kamikawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
188 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Daisetsuzan National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Furano 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Asahikawa 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Biei 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Higashikawa 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kamikawa 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Minamifurano 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Daisetsuzan National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in May?

In May, Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Furano sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in May?

Furano averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan. Average rainfall in Furano sits around 104 mm (4.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Furano, May may not be the ideal time to visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly perfect weather in Furano. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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